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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2005
    Reference No: 3712/1A
    Movement No: 3’169’963
    Case No: 4’340’378
    Model Name: Nautilus
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: 240 PS IRM C LU, 29, 29 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Patek Philippe Nautilus bracelet, stamped A384BB, max overall length 195mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe double deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 42mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated November 20, 2005 and stamped Matsuzakaya Department, fitted wooden presentation box, hang tag, setting pin, leather envelope, product literature and presentation box. Further accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in2004, and its subsequent sale on August 16th, 2005.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Patek Philippe introduced reference 3712/1A in 2005, and it remained in production for approximately one year – some estimate as few as eight months. Originally designed by the world renowned Gerald Genta, the first Nautilus was presented in 1976. The reference 3712/1A with power reserve, date, and moon phase, was at the time of its launch the most complicated version of the Nautilus made by Patek Philippe. The letters following the official name of the self-winding caliber 240 – PS IRM C LU – stand for "petite second" (small seconds), "indication de réserve de marche" (power reserve), "calandrier" (date), and "lune" (moon), all of which are present on the 3712 in an idiosyncratic but somehow harmonious arrangement.

    At first glance, the 3712 appears like its successor, the 5712, but there are many noteworthy differences when the details are examined. Most notably, the 3712 has a slightly smaller case measuring 42mm in diameter as it is constructed using only two pieces compared with the more rounded, tripartite 43mm case of the 5712. The dial of the reference 3712 features wider grooves, or channels, and different hour markers than its successor.

    Fresh to the market, the present example is in excellent overall condition and is complete with all its original accessories. With its extremely short production period, the reference 3712 is amongst the rarest of all variants of the Nautilus, making it extremely sought after.

  • Artist Biography

    Patek Philippe

    Swiss • 1839

    Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.

    Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.

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Ref. 3712/1A
A rare and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with date, moon phase, power reserve and bracelet, accompanied by Certificate of Origin, hang tag, and presentation box

Circa 2005
42mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed

Estimate
$65,000 - 130,000 
CHF57,200-114,000
€60,900-122,000
HK$505,000-1,010,000

Sold for $165,100

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The New York Watch Auction: XI

New York Auction 7 - 8 December 2024